Inventory Accountant

WHSmith is a leading global travel retailer with over 1,700 stores across 30 countries worldwide. WHSmith North America, incorporating Marshall Retail Group (MRG) and InMotion, represents over half of the Company's international store estate, with a collection of attractive, successful specialty retail stores located in airports and resorts across North America. As the Sr . Accountant - Inventory Control, you will perform varied accounting functions that include managing month end closing processes, reconciling daily cash balances, recording journal entries, preparing account reconciliations, and financial analysis preparation. This role will also assist in the ownership of enterprise financial oversight of inventory investment and stock integrity risks, and help lead financial governance for inventory accuracy, shrink exposure, and provisioning strategy. Location: Support Center, 6600 S Bermuda Rd, Las Vegas, NV 89119 Pay: Up to $95,000 Employee Discount Employer-Paid Life Insurance Flex Time Off Disability Insurance Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) with company match Job Responsibilities Assist Director of Inventory Control in the ownership of enterprise financial oversight of inventory investment and stock integrity risks. Help lead financial governance for inventory accuracy, shrink exposure, and provisioning strategy. Communicate regular status updates. Performs work with adherence to the global standards, protocols, and policies. Develop strong cross-functional partnerships with Operations, Finance, and other key stakeholders to support accurate inventory accounting, effective reconciliations, disciplined period-end close, and strong control over inventory-related financial results. Ensures the production of accurate and timely financial information in accordance with GAAP and accounting policies. Adhere to Company policies regarding closing process, account reconciliation procedures, and standards. Perform day-to-day accounting tasks in assigned areas. Prepare monthly account reconciliations, analysis, journal entries, etc. in connection with the closing process. Maintain, prepare, and record transactions to the General Ledger. Prepare trend analysis and other special analysis. Generate ad hoc accounting reports as needed. Prepare audit schedules as needed. Performs other related duties as assigned. Job Requirements Bachelor's degree in accounting. 3 - 5 years of accounting experience. CPA or working towards CPA, Preferred. Must have experience with financial analysis. Experience with Inventory Accounting (preferred) Possess strong PC skills such as Excel, Word, Access, and PowerPoint. Working knowledge of mainframe financial systems (Great Plains plus). Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively with other Team Members of different backgrounds and levels of experience with a focus to drive results. EEO/ADA/DFWP WHSmith North America is committed to employing a diverse workforce. Qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin/ancestry, age, gender identity, gender expression, military/veteran status, marital status, disability status or any other basis prohibited by law. Reasonable accommodation will be provided for qualified individuals with disabilities. #J-18808-Ljbffr